Spread the Love of Reading to Your Grade-Schooler with These Books (ages 6-8)

Ajla Grozdanic, Manager, Marketing and Communications, U.S. Programs

Washington, D.C.

January 31, 2012

This is the third post in our "Love to Read"series which highlights fun and educational books that will help your child develop into an avid reader! Be sure to check back later in the week for recommendations for older children.

Latest findings by the American Educational Research Association reveal that a student who can’t read at grade level by third grade is four times less likely to graduate by age 19 than his reading-proficient peers. Practice makes perfect, so help keep your child’s reading skills on track through regular reading sessions. Here is a list of 10 recommended books you can enjoy together:

Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst

Dogzilla by Dav Pilkey

Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann

Looking for other ways to spread the love? Get your limited-edition Valentine's Day cards and support Save the Children’s education programs in the United States. Learn more about our Love to Read, Read to Live campaign